Recently, the Indian Stammering Association (TISA) based in Dehradun has allegedly sent a legal notice to the producers of Golmaal 3 for Shreyas Talpade’s character who “mocks people who stammer”. Earlier too, Shahid Kapur’s character in Kaminey was targeted for similar reasons.

Every time an act of cruelty against women takes place in the city, we are reminded of how unsafe the city is for the fairer sex. The recent rape case of a 30-year-old call center employee has once again sent shock waves and scared women, particularly those working late night shifts.

The latest trend in the world of beauty is a combination of ancient principles with a sprinkling of modern technology — fire and ice! This technique of combining heat and cold is pervading the realm of beauty through massages, treatments and facials.

It is literally the ‘hottest’ thing in the fitness circles. Hot yoga, which involves performing yoga asanas in a room that’s heated to up to 50 degrees Celsius with a humidity of 40 per cent and above, is becoming the favourite of fitness-conscious celebs like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and even Jennifer Aniston.

They aren’t timid, neither are they naïve. Teenagers these days are game for any kind of challenge. One of the foremost among these are beauty pageants and model hunts, where not only are their looks put under the scanner but they are also tested on their maturity levels and their ability to handle pressure. Setting an examples are

They say style never goes out of fashion, and with a little stitch here and there, some things get better with time. The humble dhoti which originated ages back in India is now ruling the global fashion scenario with a little twist called dhoti pants. Fashionistas across the globe are going gaga over these comfy pants that are high on style and can be teamed up with various options.

Actor Imran Khan and his girlfriend Avantika are all set to have a private court marriage in January next year. Interestingly, many are opting for small weddings as big fat Indian weddings are passé. Small ceremonies are the biggest trend of the season, but no one’s compromising on standard and style.

He conquered hearts when he sang Khwaja Mere Khwaja on Indian Idol.
John Abraham called him his favourite. And, when he sang Aage Seedhi Lagi Dil Pe, he received a standing ovation. Indian Idol winner Sreeram Chandra Mynampati has now added another feather in his cap by wielding the microphone for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and for a Yash Raj project.

My favourite shoot is the one we did for the Spring Summer 2011. The shoot is frozen in time, when all the elements synergise and work together from the inspiration including clothing, lighting and model to create an ethereal dream.

There are some stunning black lace dresses out there. In keeping with the season, this look is definitely a winner. Mainstream designers having tried every look, grunge to punk, street to smart. They are back to what works best for most women — a clean, classic, elegant look. A look which gives a woman a sense of freedom to feel